Here we are, coming toward the pointy end of July 2024 already, and this week is chock-a-block full of some pretty exciting indie releases to suit a wide range of tastes from fans of old-school survival horror to inventive puzzles games, VR trips and slightly sexy ramen-based warfare.
Take a look at what’s coming this week:
GAMES RELEASING THIS WEEK (JULY 22 EDITION)
Earth Defense Force 6
Release Date: July 25th
Platforms: PS5, PS4, PC
The year is 2024 AD. Mankind has won the long battle against the unknown invaders. The enemy Primers are now gone and peace has returned to Mother Earth. However, the population has shrunk to 10% and the world was on the verge of collapse. The survivors fought against the remaining threats while trying their best to continue their recovery. Three years passed in the year 2027. In a new world without hope, the time has come to once again resist the fate of the Earth.
Conscript
Release Date: July 23rd
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Plunge into the Great War in a survival horror experience inspired by the classics of the genre. Navigate the treacherous trenches of Verdun as a lone French soldier searching for his missing brother.
Thrasher
Release Date: July 25th
Platforms: Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro
THRASHER, the mind-melting arcade action odyssey from the artist & composer of cult hit Thumper is coming to Meta Quest on July 25th! With the wave of your hand, guide a magnificent space eel through breathtaking and unsettling landscapes. Swoop, dash and thrash to defeat wild bosses in the ultimate race for survival.
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
Release Date: July 25th
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Switch, PC, Netflix
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure follows the story of Jemma, a small-town misfit on a journey of self-discovery. Venturing out beyond her stiflingly cozy confines, she finds an inspiring world – but also one ruled by fear, and a strange, immovable ‘static’ force. Can she disrupt a culture of stagnation, and find a place to fit into it?
F1 Manager 2024
Release Date: July 23rd
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Lead your team to glory in F1® Manager 2024. A new Formula 1® season has arrived, and with it, the most comprehensive F1® management experience to date. Build a legacy with one of 10 official F1® constructors or create your own team for the very first time.
The Star Named EOS
Release Date: July 23rd
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC
The Star Named EOS is a story-rich puzzle adventure built around photography. Recreate compositions of past photos to uncover the truth of a family mystery. Experience a harmonious mixture of beautiful hand-drawn art and engaging puzzles on a journey of reminiscence.
Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable
Release Date: July 23rd
Platforms: Meta Quest
Introducing a 3D Maneuvering Action-adventure game in Virtual Reality based on the manga/anime “Attack on Titan”. Players enter the world of “Attack on Titan” and become a member of the Scout Regiment to fight against the Titans for the survival of mankind. The experience of flying freely through the air with your own virtual Omni Directional Mobility Gear and the fear of being eaten alive by giant, monstrous enemies finally comes to life in VR!
The Operator
Release Date: July 22nd
Platforms: PC
Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.
The New Denpa Men
Release Date: July 22nd
Platforms: Switch
This is the latest in the “THE DENPA MEN” series, in which you catch the little “Denpa Men” creatures that fly around you, make them your friends, and have adventures with them. In addition to RPG elements such as adventures and character development, the series also features familiar elements such as decorating your own island and island interior, and fishing.
Rawmen: Food Fighter Arena
Release Date: July 23rd
Platforms: PC
Get ready to play with food like never before in our epic food-fighting arena shooter— RAWMEN!!! This summer is about to get a whole lot messier. Sling soup, fling food, customize, and battle as a beefy chef in a game where weapons are an absurd concoction created in the kitchen.
Exhausted Man
Release Date: July 25th
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Exhausted Man is a physics-comedy game, where you help an exhausted person get through a night that is crucial to him/her. Do everything while lying down, decorate the room to your taste, get tonight’s ending through your choices.
Weyrdlets
Release Date: July 23rd
Platforms: PC
Weyrdlets is a virtual pet game that harmonizes relaxation with productivity. Collect adorable items, customize your pet and its home, and bring your loving companion to your desktop to boost real-life tasks, enriching your daily routine with a touch of joy and motivation!
Été
Release Date: July 23rd
Platforms: PC
Été (summer) is a relaxing painting game set in Montréal. Color the city to explore, create artworks on canvas, collect stamps in your album, decorate your studio, fulfill commissions from your neighbors, and unleash your inner artist!
Exophobia
Release Date: July 23rd
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Exophobia is a retro-inspired boomer shooter with fast-paced combat. You wake up to find yourself alone in a human spaceship infested with hostile alien soldiers. Explore your surroundings and unravel the mysteries left aboard. Shoot quick and dodge fast, because you’ll need to make each move count if you want to survive. Oh. And you can pet the dog.
Hairdresser Simulator (Console Release)
Release Date: July 25th
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Unleash your creativity with staples of the hairdressing trade – see how much a simple haircut can change a person! Expand your empire and become a hairdressing mogul. Buy and renovate your salon, hire new employees, and learn a few tricks for your customers’ satisfaction. Stay up to date with current trends and purchase new products for the most discerning customer – the higher your rating, the more you earn.
